OVERVIEW
Designed to blow your mind, these experiential programs are suited for college undergraduates, recent graduates, grad students, and young professionals between the ages of 18 and 30.
Eco Practicum NYCSpring Break: March 13 - 20, 2016
Like having a backstage pass to New York City.
- Nassim K., Eco Practicum NYC, 2014 |
Eco Practicum CatskillsMay 29 - June 25, 2016
Informative on a deeply personal level.
- Rachel A., Eco Practicum Catskills, 2012 |
THE FOUR COMPONENTS OF AN ECO PRACTICUM
Encountering Experts
Every day, participants take a field trip to meet an expert from one of our partner organizations. Participants tour facilities, meet with staff members, and learn about how these organizations function on the ground. These encounters often include a hands-on component and always feature a candid conversation with the speaker about their work, achievements, and challenges.
Farming & Land Stewardship
Participants work on a farm and learn various farming techniques. Take part in construction projects, care for the animals, and manage the compost. In addition to farming, you'll gain experience managing water flows and maintaining rain catchment systems while learning holistic ecosystem and natural resource management.
Learning Together
Through text studies, videos, discussions, and peer-led activities, participants share their knowledge, learn from one another, and analyze the dynamics of the bioregion. The place-based learner centered educational approach honors the different ways that people learn best. The democratic pedagogy ensures a horizontal structure in which students and educators alike express their thoughts, feelings, and ideas.
Final Project
Participants collaborate on a final project with local artists and activists in an effort to process, synthesize, share, and actualize lessons learned. The final project is designed to positively impact the space in which it is created, and the discourse surrounding the issues that are addressed throughout the program.
Every day, participants take a field trip to meet an expert from one of our partner organizations. Participants tour facilities, meet with staff members, and learn about how these organizations function on the ground. These encounters often include a hands-on component and always feature a candid conversation with the speaker about their work, achievements, and challenges.
Farming & Land Stewardship
Participants work on a farm and learn various farming techniques. Take part in construction projects, care for the animals, and manage the compost. In addition to farming, you'll gain experience managing water flows and maintaining rain catchment systems while learning holistic ecosystem and natural resource management.
Learning Together
Through text studies, videos, discussions, and peer-led activities, participants share their knowledge, learn from one another, and analyze the dynamics of the bioregion. The place-based learner centered educational approach honors the different ways that people learn best. The democratic pedagogy ensures a horizontal structure in which students and educators alike express their thoughts, feelings, and ideas.
Final Project
Participants collaborate on a final project with local artists and activists in an effort to process, synthesize, share, and actualize lessons learned. The final project is designed to positively impact the space in which it is created, and the discourse surrounding the issues that are addressed throughout the program.
PAST EVENTS
MEET YOUR MEATJULY 11-12, 2015
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EVERYTHING BUT THE KITCHENSEPTEMBER 17-20, 2015
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